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H10-3 Theodora (The Empresses) (Timed Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H10-3 Theodora is part of Damien Hirst's The Empresses series from HENI Editions, 2022. This 100 x 100 cm laminated giclée on aluminium composite carries Hirst's signature screen-printed glitter over a symmetrical kaleidoscopic field. Named for the Byzantine empress Theodora, it is signed and numbered on the label.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog label: Timed Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The Empresses translates Hirst's butterfly-wing symmetry into a glittering, sovereign register. Theodora's composition rewards close viewing, where the glitter catches light differently across the mirrored quadrants. The aluminium substrate and lamination make these among the most physically robust of Hirst's print editions, engineered to hang without glass.
Collector Perspective
Timed-edition sizing means Theodora's run reflects demand within its window, not a fixed number, which shapes relative scarcity across the five titles. Collectors prize the square format and the tactile glitter layer. Because the finish is delicate, buyers should inspect for glitter loss, lamination lifting, and panel corner damage before acquiring.
Historical Context
Theodora rose from humble origins to become empress of the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century, remembered for her influence over Justinian's reign. Hirst's kaleidoscope idiom grows from his butterfly works, which echo Victorian cabinet displays and cathedral rose windows. The empress naming lends the decorative symmetry a narrative of power and reinvention.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2022
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 100 x 100 cm; Materials: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog label: Timed Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Damien Hirst's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2022 and attributes the edition to HENI Editions.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to HENI Editions. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Damien Hirst — official site — Damien Hirst studio (Science Ltd.) · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Damien Hirst — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Damien Hirst (Q294326) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What series does H10-3 belong to?
It belongs to The Empresses, a 2022 HENI Editions series of kaleidoscope prints named after historical women rulers.
What are its dimensions?
The artwork measures 100 x 100 cm, a square format on an aluminium composite panel.
Is the print signed?
Yes, each is hand signed and numbered on the label.
What makes the surface distinctive?
It is screen printed with glitter over a laminated giclée, giving a reflective, jewel-like finish.
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